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Opus 1

Romantic Dark Dramatic Romantic Virtuosic
$20.99

Details

Composer
Alban Berg, Johannes Brahms, Frederic Chopin, Robert Schumann, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Artist
Anna Geniushene
Format
CD
Label
Fuga Libera
Released
Nov 28, 2025
Catalog #
FUG848
UPC
5400439008489

About

Everything in the world whether it is life, a piece of art, a scientific discovery, a revolution, or even a simple idea has it's own starting point. For composers, it is the work that marks their first step into the world. Opus 1 is an exploration of those beginnings, where ambition meets uncertainty and raw ideas take shape. In this album, pianist Anna Geniushene, whose career highlights include being a Silver Medalist at the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and being named Young Artist of the Month by Musical America, explores the early creative voices of great Romantic composers such as Chopin, Schumann, Brahms, Berg and Tchaikovsky, uncovering the ambition, curiosity, and individuality that shaped their musical identities. Was an Opus 1 a declaration of will or just a sketch of what was to come? This album delves into that question, offering a glimpse of great composers who were taking their first steps and searching for their true voice when everything was still possible.

Tracklist 9 tracks

  1. 1 Rondo in C Minor, Op. 1 10:51
    Track
    1
    Title
    Rondo in C Minor, Op. 1
    Duration
    10:51
    Composer
    Frédéric Chopin
    Performer
    Anna Geniushene
  2. 2 No. 1. Scherzo à la russe 06:37
    Track
    2
    Title
    No. 1. Scherzo à la russe
    Duration
    06:37
    Composer
    Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
    Performer
    Anna Geniushene
  3. 3 No. 2. Impromptu 08:01
    Track
    3
    Title
    No. 2. Impromptu
    Duration
    08:01
    Composer
    Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
    Performer
    Anna Geniushene
  4. 4 Theme and Variations on the name Abegg, Op. 1 08:27
    Track
    4
    Title
    Theme and Variations on the name Abegg, Op. 1
    Duration
    08:27
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Anna Geniushene
  5. 5 Piano Sonata, Op. 1 13:12
    Track
    5
    Title
    Piano Sonata, Op. 1
    Duration
    13:12
    Composer
    Alban Berg
    Performer
    Anna Geniushene
  6. 6 I. Allegro 08:34
    Track
    6
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    08:34
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Anna Geniushene
  7. 7 II. Andante (nach einem altdeutschen Minneliede) 06:04
    Track
    7
    Title
    II. Andante (nach einem altdeutschen Minneliede)
    Duration
    06:04
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Anna Geniushene
  8. 8 III. Scherzo: Allegro molto e con fuoco 05:41
    Track
    8
    Title
    III. Scherzo: Allegro molto e con fuoco
    Duration
    05:41
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Anna Geniushene
  9. 9 IV. Finale: Allegro con fuoco 07:08
    Track
    9
    Title
    IV. Finale: Allegro con fuoco
    Duration
    07:08
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Anna Geniushene